Game Overview: The Blacklist

The United States has a military presence in two-thirds of countries around the world. Some of them have had enough. A group of terrorists calling themselves The Engineers initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist - a deadly countdown of escalating attacks on US interests at home and abroad.

Operate Without Restrictions

Sam is back in his ops suit and goggles, and he's more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, Sam flies from exotic locales to US cities as he races against the clock to find out who's behind this devastating threat.

- Character Bios -

Sam Fisher

Sam Fisher knows exactly what he was made to be: a multimillion-dollar weapon developed by the US government to do what few others can do. Long before Third Echelon tapped him to be the first Splinter Cell agent, Sam was operating behind enemy lines, in situations where traditional rules of engagement didn't apply. From Panama and the Persian Gulf to Bolivia, Columbia, Yugoslavia, and Kosovo, Fisher carried out missions which most American citizens would be horrified to learn about, should the US Government ever admit they occurred. A former Navy SEAL, Sam belonged to an elite brotherhood of warriors ready to sacrifice their lives in defense of America's freedoms. Combat, espionage, and constant training have defined his adult life. His tactical experience has become part of his instinct.
Now, however, he stands alone, having rejected what his service had become and the mandates of those giving him orders. Having sacrificed everything for his country - his marriage, his daughter, his reputation, and his best friend - he finished his last assignment and walked away, a human weapon gone rogue. And the funny thing is, he almost didn't become a soldier at all.

Charlie Cole

Equal parts brilliant and reckless (not on purpose - he just doesn't think), Charlie has been getting himself in and out of trouble as a hacker since he was twelve. Far from a solitary introvert, Charlie enjoys a healthy social life and has a natural self-deprecating charm that he uses to defuse tension or make light of those who take things (and themselves too seriously).
Owing to his youth and focus on tech, Charlie hasn't suffered many consequences in the real world so he's pretty cavalier about the trouble he gets in. It's hard to worry when you've been able to talk or tech your way out of any problem you've run into. It's all just a game and Charlie always wins... well almost always. And when he doesn't, well, Charlie will grow into a key member of the Fourth Echelon team but he's got a lot to learn, including how to be calm under fire and how to keep focus when all breaks loose (especially when it just might be his fault).

Grim

Anna Grímsdóttir (known as "Grim" to her friends in the NSA) is the technical operations manager at Third Echelon. Her role is to provide Sam Fisher with technical support in the field, as well as to analyze and interpret much of the electronic data. A skilled hacker, Grímsdóttir normally tries to remotely hack into an objective computer system before Fisher is inserted, or when not possible does it direct from Fisher's OPSAT connection to a computer terminal.

Vic

Victor "Vic" Anthony Christopher Coste is one of Sam Fisher's oldest friends. The two served together on SEAL Team Two in Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991. During their time in Iraq, Coste single-handedly rescued Sam from a hostage situation after he was captured by Iraqi forces during a disastrous mission. After leaving the Navy, Coste later became a private security consultant. He served as Sam's contact in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction®, giving him vital information and equipment during certain missions. Near the end of the game, Coste reunited Sam with his daughter Sarah. In Conviction, Coste also served as the game's narrator, retelling the story in a Black Arrow PMC interrogation room. The player also took control of Victor during a flashback to the mission where he saved Sam. Following Conviction, Vic and Sam are working together for Vic's PMC, Paladin 9, taking contracts they believe in, as opposed to blindly following orders. That is, until the first Blacklist attack, where Vic is horrifically injured by a grenade when trying to protect Sam.

- Gadgets -

Tri-Rotor

A remote-pilotable flying drone that fires Sticky Shocker darts. Its rotors can be heard by hostiles if you fly too close.
Use the Tri-Rotor to: Scout out areas and Mark hostiles, or attract enemies. Upgrade to gain the ability Self-Destruct and emit sonar pulses
Sonar is unavailable in Perfectionist or near Drone Operators. Drone Operators cannot jam the Tri-Rotor's main video frequency.

Sticky Noise Maker

Use it to create an opening to slip through patrols, or lure hostiles into a trap. This tiny speaker can be thrown onto walls and surfaces to distract guards from their posts.

Sticky EMP

Sticks to walls and delivers a localized electromagnetic pulse, disabling lights and Security Systems nearby. Use it to create Shadow paths to hide from hostiles, or target Power Boxes near laser trip wires to shut them down. Hostiles are unaffected by the pulse, but will investigate when they see lights shutting off.

Sticky Camera

A remote camera that can be thrown onto walls or other surfaces to offer a second set of eyes. Use it to watch your own back, or scout from new vantage points. Once upgraded, the camera can also Self-Destruct to stun or kill nearby hostiles.

Goggles

VISION MODES: Goggles let you see things you otherwise can't. By default, your Goggles offer Night Vision mode, so you can see clearly while hidden in the shadows. Buy more advanced goggles to add Sonar Vision mode.SONAR VISION: Sonar goggles periodically emit a supersonic pulse to detect hostiles behind walls. They can also detect Mines and Security Systems. Upgrade your Sonar Goggles to increase their range and sensitivity. On Perfectionist difficulty, Sonar Goggles cannot see through walls.

- Game Modes -

Single-Player

Splinter Cell Blacklist builds on the stealth roots of the franchise, while exploring new directions to embrace the realms of action and adventure. Players can define their personal play styles and be rewarded for those choices.Ghost players want to remain undetected.Assault players rely on instincts and firepower to deal with a situation.Panther players strike lethally from the shadows in the most efficient and silent way.

Co-Op

Through the use of the Stategic Mission Interface (SMI), the lines between the Single-Player campaign and CO-OP are blurred as the narrative between Sam and Briggs is deepened. Earn in-game currency and unlock additional weapons or gadgets via specialized missions assigned by members of the Fourth Echelon.

Spies vs. Mercs (Multiplayer)

Spies vs. Mercs is a unique multiplayer experience that innovates from the roots of the Splinter Cell franchise.On one end, you have a team of agile, stealthy Spies looking to infiltrate a location and hack terminals to gather information, all while remaining undetected. On the other end, you have a team of heavily armed and powerful Mercs that must defend their terminals and stop the Spies from gathering the data by any means necessary.Each team has different abilities and tools that they must leverage to outsmart their opponents, setting the tone for big rivalries and very fun competitive gameplay.

STAY CONNECTED / ShadowNet is your access point to all Splinter Cell news, scores, and community events. Stay up to date on challenges from your friends and find other agents that might be worthy adversaries.

COMPARE STATS AND PLAYSTYLES / Link up to your personal SMI and keep tabs on your friends. Publicly display your bragging rights as you shoot up the leaderboards and dominate their scores.

JOIN A CELL / Group together with other agents that match your playstyle to enter another level of competition and cooperation. Gain Cell levels that boost your reputation and reward tons of in-game currency.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT / Find out how to unlock an exclusive suit piece and earn more currency for your console or PC Blacklist experience.

LEARN STRATEGIES / Follow the Leaderboard leaders to learn their playstyles and view their loadouts. Hit up the forums to discuss strategies with other agents. Download Heat Maps from your SMI to find the best routes in Spies vs. Mercs.

YOU ARE SAM FISHER / Experience Splinter Cell on your mobile device just like Sam uses his OPSAT. Use the Strategic Mission Interface to select your mission and come one step closer to stopping the Engineers and their Blacklist attack!

CONTROL SPIDER-BOT / Control the most advanced infiltration gadget in Sam's arsenal. No entry point is too small and no problem is too big. Spider-Bot is truly the Mobile Sam Fisher.

EARN 4E CURRENCY / Earn Currency that can be transferred back to your Blacklist experience on your console or PC. Stay connected to Splinter Cell Blacklist and earn on the go!

Game Overview: The Blacklist

The United States has a military presence in two-thirds of countries around the world. Some of them have had enough. A group of terrorists calling themselves The Engineers initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist - a deadly countdown of escalating attacks on US interests at home and abroad.

Operate Without Restrictions

Sam is back in his ops suit and goggles, and he's more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, Sam flies from exotic locales to US cities as he races against the clock to find out who's behind this devastating threat.

- Game Modes -

Single-Player

Splinter Cell Blacklist builds on the stealth roots of the franchise, while exploring new directions to embrace the realms of action and adventure. Players can define their personal play styles and be rewarded for those choices.Ghost players want to remain undetected.Assault players rely on instincts and firepower to deal with a situation.Panther players strike lethally from the shadows in the most efficient and silent way.

Co-Op

Through the use of the Stategic Mission Interface (SMI), the lines between the Single-Player campaign and CO-OP are blurred as the narrative between Sam and Briggs is deepened. Earn in-game currency and unlock additional weapons or gadgets via specialized missions assigned by members of the Fourth Echelon.

Spies vs. Mercs (Multiplayer)

Spies vs. Mercs is a unique multiplayer experience that innovates from the roots of the Splinter Cell franchise.On one end, you have a team of agile, stealthy Spies looking to infiltrate a location and hack terminals to gather information, all while remaining undetected. On the other end, you have a team of heavily armed and powerful Mercs that must defend their terminals and stop the Spies from gathering the data by any means necessary.Each team has different abilities and tools that they must leverage to outsmart their opponents, setting the tone for big rivalries and very fun competitive gameplay.

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Important Information:

If you are a fan of the Splinter Cell franchise, be sure to check out the latest Splinter Cell Blacklist games and accessories available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and PC Digital Download.

cant wait!
I hope they release a limited edition version with the graphic novel only because I'm not that interested on getting the RC plane :/ ......it also sucks that Michael Ironside isn't going to do the voice for Sam Fisher, but still I cant wait for this game to come out, I've played all the splinter cell games except for conviction because i don't have an xbox360, stealth games are the best!
1/26/13

totally worth it
definitely worth upgrading to the collectors edition sam is back and the new features are amazing and so many that i dont know if i could use them all without playing the game a second time with all the stuff you get with this edition its definitely worth the money
4/19/13